When it comes to BBQ, there’s nothing better than a perfectly spiced, juicy BBQ sandwich. Indiana may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of BBQ, but these 9 perfect BBQ sandwiches are bound to change your mind…

  1. Bombers BBQ - Munster

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Jake J,/Yelp There’s not much that isn’t downright delicious at Bombers, but their BBQ sandwiches take the cake. Treat yourself to a heavenly pulled pork BBQ sandwich, complete with your choice of sauce. Find them at 439 Ridge Rd, Munster, IN 46321.

  1. Squealers Barbecue Grill - Indianapolis

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Caiti H./Yelp Everyone in central Indiana knows that Squealers is one of the best places around for great BBQ. Try an amazing pulled pork sandwich (with slaw on top for a real treat) or BBQ burger here for an unforgettable experience. Find them at 5515 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

  1. Shawn’s Southern BBQ - New Albany

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Yelp This award winning tiny BBQ joint was voted the best place in Indiana for BBQ by Thrillist…so you know it’s worth the drive! Sink your teeth into their mouth watering pulled chicken or pork sandwich to delight your taste buds. Try them at 822 State St, New Albany, IN 47150.

  1. Big Dog’s Smokehouse BBQ - Cicero

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Tara Q./Yelp If you’re a fan of perfectly cooked brisket, you have to try this well-seasoned brisket sandwich. You’ll also fall in love with their pulled chicken or pork sandwiches, as well as their house made sauces. Visit them at 29 E Jackson St, Cicero, IN 46034.

  1. Joe’s Garage BBQ - Clay City

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TheUnknown F./Yelp This former garage-turned-BBQ joint is one of the best places for BBQ in the state. Try awesome sandwiches here, like the massive ribeye steak sandwich and layer it with homemade sauces. Try it at 703 Main St, Clay City, IN 47841.

  1. Bird’s Smokehouse BBQ - Daleville

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KarlWSchm/TripAdvisor For one of the best pulled pork sandwiches you’ve ever tasted, you have to try Bird’s. Their pulled pork is perfectly smoked, juicy, and always served in heaping portions. Find Bird’s at 9008 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334.

  1. Rip’s Family BBQ - Connersville

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Jeff W./TripAdvisor You’ll find top notch pulled pork or chicken BBQ sandwiches here, served with the sauce of your choosing. Whether you’re into sweet, savory, or spicy, you’ll find the perfect sandwich combination at this hidden BBQ gem. Try them at 302 W 5th St, Connersville, IN 47331.

  1. Porky’s BBQ - Paoli

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Gwen W./Yelp This famous BBQ restaurant offers three different homemade sauces to try out, that go perfectly with any sandwich. Try the brisket or pulled pork sandwich for a real treat. Visit them at 711 W Main St, Paoli, IN 47454.

  1. Harley’s Hardwoodz BBQ - Jeffersonville

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Mike A./Yelp This small BBQ joint in southern Indiana has earned many awards - and for good reason! This place is off the beaten path but so worth the trip! Their pulled pork sandwiches are incredibly tender and packed with flavor. Give them a try at 1703 Charlestown New Albany Rd, Jeffersonville, IN 47130.

Which of these BBQ sandwiches will you try first? For more great restaurants in Indiana, check out this list of famous Hoosier restaurants.

Jesse Z./Yelp

Jake J,/Yelp

There’s not much that isn’t downright delicious at Bombers, but their BBQ sandwiches take the cake. Treat yourself to a heavenly pulled pork BBQ sandwich, complete with your choice of sauce. Find them at 439 Ridge Rd, Munster, IN 46321.

Squealers Award Winning Barbecue/Facebook

Caiti H./Yelp

Everyone in central Indiana knows that Squealers is one of the best places around for great BBQ. Try an amazing pulled pork sandwich (with slaw on top for a real treat) or BBQ burger here for an unforgettable experience. Find them at 5515 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

Yelp

This award winning tiny BBQ joint was voted the best place in Indiana for BBQ by Thrillist…so you know it’s worth the drive! Sink your teeth into their mouth watering pulled chicken or pork sandwich to delight your taste buds. Try them at 822 State St, New Albany, IN 47150.

Steve M./TripAdvisor

Tara Q./Yelp

If you’re a fan of perfectly cooked brisket, you have to try this well-seasoned brisket sandwich. You’ll also fall in love with their pulled chicken or pork sandwiches, as well as their house made sauces. Visit them at 29 E Jackson St, Cicero, IN 46034.

Joe’s Garage BBQ/Facebook

TheUnknown F./Yelp

This former garage-turned-BBQ joint is one of the best places for BBQ in the state. Try awesome sandwiches here, like the massive ribeye steak sandwich and layer it with homemade sauces. Try it at 703 Main St, Clay City, IN 47841.

Bruce H./Yelp

KarlWSchm/TripAdvisor

For one of the best pulled pork sandwiches you’ve ever tasted, you have to try Bird’s. Their pulled pork is perfectly smoked, juicy, and always served in heaping portions. Find Bird’s at 9008 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334.

runroundworld/TripAdvisor

Jeff W./TripAdvisor

You’ll find top notch pulled pork or chicken BBQ sandwiches here, served with the sauce of your choosing. Whether you’re into sweet, savory, or spicy, you’ll find the perfect sandwich combination at this hidden BBQ gem. Try them at 302 W 5th St, Connersville, IN 47331.

DoctorPaul/TripAdvisor

Gwen W./Yelp

This famous BBQ restaurant offers three different homemade sauces to try out, that go perfectly with any sandwich. Try the brisket or pulled pork sandwich for a real treat. Visit them at 711 W Main St, Paoli, IN 47454.

Chris G./Yelp

Mike A./Yelp

This small BBQ joint in southern Indiana has earned many awards - and for good reason! This place is off the beaten path but so worth the trip! Their pulled pork sandwiches are incredibly tender and packed with flavor. Give them a try at 1703 Charlestown New Albany Rd, Jeffersonville, IN 47130.

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